Chapter 0137

Violet felt devastated, engulfed in a deep sadness.

Then, her phone unexpectedly rang. She glanced at it, half–expecting Lucius, but saw Oliver’s

name instead.

Knowing Oliver’s call wouldn’t bring good news, she decided not to answer.

Oliver didn’t call again. Instead, a different number appeared.

Violet answered tentatively. “Hello, Ms. Violet. I’m Mr. Wickham’s driver. Could you please come

to Island Cafe?”

Although puzzled, Violet recognized the driver’s number and voice.

She prepared herself, and informed Naomi before leaving.

Instead of the driver, her father met her at Island Cafe.

The sight of him caused Violet’s heart to ache sharply. She pondered the meaning behind her

father contacting her through his driver.

Patrick sat in a private booth, his face somber and devoid of any emotion upon seeing Violet. He

didn’t even bother to greet her.

Violet was unsettled, yet there was a small sense of relief that her father cared enough to meet

her.

Her anger and resentment quietly melted away as she softly called out, “Dad.”

Patrick, without a word, stood up and raised his hand.

Slap!

In a swift motion, he slapped her face.

had done to deserve such

is to repay you for all the kindness I’ve shown in raising you. From now on, we’re

he announced coldly.

slap. She leaned weekly against

his purpose in meeting her

slap.

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Her heart shattered into pieces with that

question him,

Her father…

Violet gave Patrick a look of disapproval before softly

Boss!”

a

exited the

the private room for an unknown amount of time. Her tears flowed uncontrollably

office, the mark of the slap visible on her face.

she encountered Emily.

her face, and said concernedly,

and continued on her

watched with a conflicted look in his eyes, yet remained

silent.

was going to meet Violet last night. Could

who hit her?”

distressed on the outside, but she was overjoyed on the inside.

said those things about Violet.” Oliver

assuring her, “It’s not your

face, and whispered, “I feel so terrible, Oliver.”

contrasted sharply with Violet’s indifferent

had made the

girl lacking self–respect and dignity wasn’t worthy of his affection. He resolved

you’ll be late,” he gently

sense of glee upon

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the night worrying about Patrick’s intentions for meeting

they had their answer. Strangely, Emily found Violet’s

abuzz with whispers and gossip.

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